Chapter 980

Everyone was wearing armor.

However, these were soldiers primarily consisting of infantry.

Now that they were equipped with bicycles,

it looked very novel.

The sense of novelty was very strong.

It attracted the attention of all the Border Defense Army.

This army had almost no cavalry, but there were many horse-drawn carts carrying supplies.

If he wasn't mistaken, these were likely the 200,000 new recruits coming from the direction of Xianyang City.

"Your Highness, it seems the new recruits have arrived."

"They... how did they come like this?"

"Isn't that the bicycle mentioned in the Great Qin Daily?"

Han Xin was so surprised he was speechless.

Not to mention him, the others were no better off.

Deputy General Zhao and the others also engaged in a heated discussion.

"These bicycles look quite impressive."

"The speed seems decent."

"It's about seven or eight hundred li from Xianyang to Shangjun, and they arrived in five days."

"It's much faster than walking; these bicycles are capable."

"Then by the time they reach Jiuyuan Commandery, it probably won't take long."

"So many people riding these things looks strange, but it's interesting."

"It's just a bit slower than us; if they went all out, it would probably be faster."

"However, they need to transport grain and follow along, so they can't be that fast, and it still requires human pedaling."

"Human strength has its limits, so these bicycles are not as good as warhorses."

"Sprinting is definitely not as good as warhorses, and it's not convenient to fight while riding a bicycle."

The group was analyzing the pros and cons of the bicycles.

The final conclusion was that bicycles were not as good as warhorses.

Whether in terms of speed or mobility, they were far inferior.

They were really only suitable for traveling.

Unlike warhorses, which could also be used for combat.

"These bicycles are not bad, but they are far worse than warhorses."

"You have to use effort to pedal; it's not as good as me riding a horse."

Han Xin looked at the group of new recruits riding bicycles in the distance.

Then he looked at the horses around him.

That arrogant demeanor was fully displayed.

Ying Ying Zi Ye was amused by these words and Han Xin's expression.

He slapped Han Xin on the back of the head.

With a 'slap'.

Han Xin let out an 'ouch', clutching his head and grimacing.

"You're traveling on four legs, while they are relying on two legs to pedal; how can you compare?"

"How do you have the nerve to compare yourself to them?"

"Then why don't you let the horse ride you?"

"Why don't you try traveling like that and see if it's fast?"

Ying Ying Zi Ye said, wanting to land another slap.

But Han Xin nimbly dodged, and he could only helplessly lower his hand.

Meng Tian and the other generals laughed on the side.

It was right to knock some sense into this kid Han Xin.

Otherwise, he would soon be lawless.

Before long.

The bicycle army in the distance arrived nearby and stopped.

Soon, soldiers came to report.

"Your Highness, the person in charge of the new recruit army requests an audience."

"Let him come over."

Meng Tian looked at Ying Ying Zi Ye, and seeing he had no objections, he agreed.

Soon, a burly man with a swaggering gait walked over.

When Ying Ying Zi Ye and the others saw this person, they were stunned.

The general of this new recruit army was actually an acquaintance.

This was truly a coincidence; he hadn't expected to see him here.

This person was none other than Wang Ben!

Wang Li's father.

He didn't know how Wang Ben had become the person in charge of the new recruits.

"Greetings, Crown Prince."

"Greetings, Grand General."

Wang Ben stepped forward and bowed to Ying Ying Zi Ye and Meng Tian.

"No need for formalities."

"Why is it you?"

"Since when did you become the person in charge of the new recruits?"

Ying Ying Zi Ye looked at Wang Ben and couldn't help but laugh.

Wang Ben also laughed.

"Your Highness, what else could I do?"

"The news you sent back was so urgent."

"We couldn't find anyone else for the moment, so His Majesty sent me."

"I didn't expect to meet you here."

"It's truly a coincidence; I thought you wouldn't pass through here."

Wang Ben truly hadn't expected to see the Prince and the others here.

This was truly an accident.

Wang Ben then greeted the other familiar people.

The others who knew Wang Ben all called out, "Greetings, General."

"Father, I am very happy to see you here!"

Wang Li stepped forward and hugged Wang Ben.

He was pushed away by Wang Ben.

"You brat, this is the army."

"Have you no sense of discipline?"

"Understood, General Wang."

Wang Li reluctantly bowed to Wang Ben.

"This Prince also didn't expect to meet you here."

"By the way, how long did it take you to get here?"

Ying Ying Zi Ye was somewhat curious; it was about seven or eight hundred li from Xianyang City.

He didn't know when Wang Ben and the others had set out, and now they had already walked here.

"Reporting to Your Highness, after receiving the edict, we began our march."

"It took us four days to get here." ===== CHAPTER 982 =====